Italy: Florence to Rome, Walking the Vineyards of Tuscany and Umbria
It’s never been hard to fall under the spell of Italy’s romantic atmosphere. On this 10-day adventure there’s no doubt you’ll fall deeper in love as you wine and dine through the Tuscan countryside, encounter medieval towns, sprawling vineyards, and the historic city centres and grand piazzas of some of the most charming towns in the country. Hike along scenic pilgrim routes through quaint villages like Greve, Montefioralle, and Panzano, and stop for visits to wine cellars paired with cheese, and wine tastings along the way. Finally, a perfect blend of invigorating scenic walks and complete immersion into the historic food culture of Italy, combining for the ultimate rejuvenating and inspiring experience.

Highlights
Visit the historic centre of Pienza a Renaissance city commissioned by Pope Pius II, Explore San Gimignano and Montepulciano , savour Gelato in Florence on an orientation walk through the city, tour the cellar and vineyard with a farmhouse lunch overlooking the rows of grapes, hike from the tiny village of Strove along the ancient Via Fancigena, walk through medieval towns like Greve Montefioralle and Panzano, sample local cuisines directly from its sources in the many vineyards dotting the hills of Tuscany’s Chianti Region, enjoy the sites and sounds of Rome and Umbria.

Accommodation
Hotels (7nts). Agriturismos (2nts).

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout.

Group Size Notes
Max 16.

Meals Included
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Molino di Grace Visit & Lunch, Panzano Your Foodie Moment: Wine Pairing Dinner Your Foodie Moment: Pecorino Cheese Tasting Your OMG Day: Rome Walking Tour or Fully Guided Vespa Tour, Rome. Complimentary Arrival Transfer. Welcome and Farewell dinner. Guided walking tour of Florence. Lunch at an agriturismo. Guided walking tour of San Gimignano. Guided walking tour of Montepulciano. Guided walking tour of Siena. Guided walking tour of Città della Pieve. Cooking class in Umbria. Walk Strove to Colle Val d'Elsa. Walk Monteriggioni to Siena. Walk Montefioralle to Panzano. Walk Volpaia to Lamole. Walk the Gladiator Trail. Pecorino Cheese Tasting. Visits to towns in the Italian countryside like Montefioralle, Greve in Chianti, and Montepuliciano. Picnic lunches in vineyards. Free time in Rome. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. All tips for meals and activities, except for CEO and porterage.